Jennifer Sanderson
Tolland
Summary
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Worker 2
State of ct dds
Hartford
07.1999 - Current
- Provided direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in daily activities.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene and grooming needs as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement care plans.
- Facilitated social and recreational activities to promote engagement and interaction.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and services provided.
- Trained new staff on best practices for supporting clients effectively.
- Ensured a safe living environment by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Respected cultural diversity when interacting with individuals from different backgrounds.
- Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.
- Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Maintained confidentiality according to agency policies regarding client information.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided to clients.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for providing quality care.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes in behavior or physical condition to supervisor.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Transported patients to medical, dental, and personal care appointments.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
- Facilitated communication between clients, family members and medical staff.
- Actively promoted positive behaviors among clients through reinforcement techniques.
- Educated families on available resources that could enhance their quality of life.
Education
Enrico Fermi
Enfield, CTSkills
- Care plan implementation
- Medication administration
- Activity facilitation
Certification
- Med certified
- CPR
- First aid
- Pmt
Timeline
Direct Care Worker 2
State of ct dds
07.1999 - Current
Enrico Fermi